How should Repatha (evolocumab) be stored before use?
Repatha storage instructions depend on whether the product is being kept in the refrigerator or at room temperature:
- Refrigerated storage: Keep Repatha in the refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) before use.
- Room temperature: If needed, Repatha may be kept at room temperature up to 25°C (77°F) for a limited time before it must be returned to the refrigerator or used (follow your product’s specific “room temperature” time limit on the label/insert).
What should you do with Repatha if it’s been left out?
If Repatha has been left at room temperature longer than the allowed time listed for your specific presentation (prefilled syringe vs. SureClick autoinjector vs. vial), do not use it. Check the expiration date and the “room temperature” limit in the package instructions, then contact your pharmacist or prescriber for guidance.
Can Repatha be frozen or exposed to heat?
Do not freeze Repatha. Also avoid storing it in places where it can get too warm (for example, in a hot car or near direct heat sources). Heat and freezing can damage the medication.
Does Repatha need to be protected from light?
Repatha should be kept in its original carton until use, so it is protected from light.
Do storage rules differ for the different Repatha devices?
Yes. The exact time window for “room temperature” use can differ by product form (prefilled syringe/SureClick/autoinjector vs. vial). Use the storage instructions that match what you have in hand and follow the package insert for that exact presentation.
Where can I find the exact storage time limits for my Repatha?
The most reliable source is the Repatha prescribing information and the instructions that came with your specific device. If you want, tell me which form you have (SureClick autoinjector, prefilled syringe, or vial, and the dosing schedule), and I can help you pinpoint the matching storage instructions from the labeling.
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